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1989 Buick Regal vehicle is running rich

Tiny
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  • 1989 BUICK REGAL
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 197,583 MILES
This vehicle idles down and up then dies, it is blowing black smoke, and has killed it's converter
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 AT 12:49 PM

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Tiny
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Has the check engine light come on? There are a few things that can cause this. That is why I am asking about the light. It will help narrow down the problem.

Let me know.
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Friday, September 4th, 2009 AT 8:09 AM
Tiny
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Thank's Joacb, as it turned out the fuel pressure regulator was leaking fuel into the vacume source.
A new regulator and away it went.
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Friday, September 4th, 2009 AT 9:51 AM
Tiny
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I'm glad you got it figured out. Let us know if you have questions in the future.
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Friday, September 4th, 2009 AT 10:32 AM

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